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January 2026

Sensory Friendly Saturdays: Cleveland Art Museum

January 17
Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd.
Cleveland, 44106
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Guests on the autism spectrum, people experiencing dementia, and those with intellectual or developmental disabilities can participate in a calming museum experience. 9-10 a.m. 

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Adapted Movie Night: Frozen 2

January 18
Coventry Oaks Area, 40 Axline Ave.
Akron,
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An enjoyable and accessible movie experience for families with sensory needs. 5-8 p.m. 

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Respite Weekend

January 19
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until January 11, 2026

One event on January 23, 2026 at 12:00 am

An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until January 25, 2026

Akron Area YMCA Rotary Camp, 4460 Rex Lake Drive
Akron, OH United States
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Campouts for children with disabilities. 

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Sensory Hour

January 24
Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore Street
Cleveland, 44113
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The Aquarium will open an hour early just for guests with Autism Spectrum Disorders and sensory processing differences. 8:30-9:30 a.m. 

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Adapted Weekend Fun

January 31
Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 CENTER RIDGE RD
WESTLAKE, OH 44145 United States
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Explore summertime fun through toys, sensory elements, music, movement and crafts. 11-11:45 a.m.

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February 2026

Adapted Farm Fun

February 7
Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road
Kirtland,
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Guests with disabilities will experience milking a cow, grooming a horse, leading a sheep and meeting chickens up close. All animal lovers will have a blast. Each participant must be accompanied by an adult. The cost per individual is $20. 10-11:30 a.m.

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Adapted Farm Fun

February 7
Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road
Kirtland,
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Guests with disabilities will experience milking a cow, grooming a horse, leading a sheep and meeting chickens up close. Each participant must be accompanied by an adult. This program is designed for individuals with disabilities. 10-11:30 a.m. 

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Puff The Magic Dragon

February 7
Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 150 Gillett St.
Painesville, OH United States
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The story of a lonely boy who overcomes his fears by creating a "magical" friend. 2 p.m. 

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Special Needs Craft Hour

February 9
Medina County District Library, 210 South Broadway Street
Medina, OH United States
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Create a simple sand art craft with friends. 1:30-2:30 p.m. 

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Early Intervention Story Time

February 9
Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave.
Mentor, OH United States
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A story time and activity offered to families in the early intervention program. 5:30-6 p.m. 

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